According to ESPN and other outlets, the Chicago Bears have some interest in Mike McCarthy as a candidate to become their next head coach. The Bears have reached out to the Dallas Cowboys for permission to interview McCarthy.

Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.

The Chicago Bears are off and running in their search for a new head coach, and another candidate has entered the mix. The Bears sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting Dallas' response to the request,